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February 1, 2019 |
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There are two sides to every success – the business owner, and the buyer. This week, we’re putting on new shoes and looking from the buyer’s Point-of-View.
There are two sides to every story – the business owner, and the buyer.
This week on Built to Sell Radio, John Dalton, Managing Partner at Industrial Device Investments shares his side as a private equity firm. Dalton started ID Investments after his operational stints at Black & Decker and General Electric, and ultimately tripled his money in only 18 months.
With his diverse experience, Dalton’s success has continued and he’s since learned the different methods of valuing a company, and how PE investors successfully balance equity and risk.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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